Boomer was a little groggy this morning after calling last night’s Dolphins – Panthers game in Carolina, but he was more than ready for this Football Friday edition of the Boomer and Carton Morning Extravaganza. With all of that said, the guys opened up the Big Program talking about the New York Knicks, more specifically what Craig calls ‘The Answer’ to their problems. I’m referring of course to NBA free-agent, Allen Iverson. Then it was onto the business at hand, as the Jets and the Giants both have big football games coming up this Sunday…Plus, super hottie Jenn Sterger un-enhances herself and Jerry stirs it up with his first update of the day, more music majesty from Al Dukes, how to tell your Aunt from your Uncle, Kerry Rhodes shameless self-promotion, rappin’ bout practice and a hockey stick causes a melee, Craigie gets Dan Fouts to swear, Peter Vecsey weighs in on the AI debate, Jerry’s Moment of the Day and of course the Boomer and Craig’s Picks, Picks, Picks…
In life, we all gamble. Some of us may choose to avoid the Casinos and Sports Bets of traditional gambling, but we all still do it. You gamble at work when you ask for that big promotion. You gamble with your spouse when you try to get a little action before bed. Last night, the Morning Show crew was gambling at Mohegan Sun. Monday, Rex Ryan was gambling when he shed some tears in front of his team...
Stop the presses, the guys opened up today’s edition of the Boomer and Carton Morning Extravaganza talking about NBA basketball, well check that, they opened up talking about the 1-9 New York Knicks, close enough. Unfortunately, the guy’s discussion was based primarily on the declining interest in the sport of basketball here in New York, which can be directly attributed to the declining team that plays in a place known as Madison Square Garden, aka the Mecca. This discussion was sparked by the fact that Allen Iverson is available after being waived by the Memphis Grizzles and I think Craig speaks for most Knickerbockers’ fans (including me) when he says go get him…Plus, Craig get a little positive feedback, ARod buys Kate Hudson a ring, a dodge ball saga, Craig preps for his interview with Rex Ryan, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim joins the program, Craigie teases Michael Strahan, Adam ‘The Bull’ presents the guys with his Moment of the Day and then the guys talk about cooking with Coolio…
Emotion is a funny thing. Some guys can internalize everything and control it with ease. Then there are other guys who wear every emotion on their sleeve. The guys who can’t hold back the emotional flood gates when the tears start coming, or that one random guy who starts crying during "The Notebook" and makes everyone feel uncomfortable. For better or for worse Rex Ryan is that guy...
The Same Old Jets…That immediately became a running theme on this Monday morning edition of the Boomer and Carton Morning Extravaganza, as the Jets lost 24-22 to the Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday at the Meadowlands. Leading up to the game, Craig declared that if the Jets lost, they would not make the playoffs and this morning he stood by his declaration and emphatically said the Gang Green will not be participating in the postseason. He did point out a silver lining if you will, by saying that they will be the best team that does not qualify for the postseason. Boomer had a tough time combating his radio partner’s claim, as the Jets certainly have their work cut out for them moving forward…Plus, Boomer points out that Craig is an idea guy, Ralphie in Queens turns the tables on Craig, oh those entertaining Jets, Craig the motivator, ‘Same Old Jets’ performed LIVE on the air, some in house accusations, a great day to be a Giants fan and Craig takes a beating from Boomer before Jerry’s Moment of the Day…
It was a fabulous Football Friday on today’s edition of the Boomer and Carton Morning Extravaganza. Boomer was a little melancholy after his Rangers lost to the Thrashers last night, but Craig was by his side to get him out of his early morning funk. The guys touched on the story involving former Yankee closer John Wetteland’s trip to the hospital and his suicidal thoughts. Then it was on to Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan, who once again is looking to the fans to give his team a little extra boost this Sunday at the Meadowlands and Craig doesn’t like it one bit…Plus, Craig reaches into his magic hat and pulls out a metaphor before Jerry’s update, Andre Agassi speaks frankly about drugs, woman and some tennis too, Craig’s afternoon plans with Johnny Bravo, Boomer voices his concerns about Craig’s latest obsession, Fire Man Ed chimes in about Rex Ryan, Jon Bon Jovi reminds Craig that he has a restraining order against him, Craig tells Dan Dierdorf he talks too much, a couple of questionable Moments, a new song from Al Dukes and of course the guys NFL Picks, Picks, Picks…
A mixed bag this morning on this edition of the Boomer and Carton Morning Extravaganza, as the guys opened up the Big Program talking about Joe Girardi’s current contract status and whether or not he deserves an extension. Brian Cashman apparently doesn’t think so and Craig has a big problem with that. The guys also speculated a bit on why Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin was so cranky yesterday when he met with the media, and by speculated I mean Craig is certain that he is personally responsible for the Coach's foul mood. Rex Ryan also makes the open as he firmly believes that his Jets team is good enough to make the playoffs…Plus, Craig gets called out for changing his tune and Jerry Recco’s first update spawns a high stakes bet, Joe Montana is a fan of Italian architecture, Charla Nash; the woman who was attacked by Travis the chimpanzee, appears on Oprah, the guys have a bit of a heated debate about Tom Coughlin and the Giants, the long awaited return of Al’s Boring Podcast, former Giants great YA Tittle talks about the old days, Boomer’s vanity plates, the plight of the once mighty New York Knicks, a Moment that may put Jerry in some hot water and a appearance on the Big Show by me, in an attempt to drum up some more interest in the blog…
The Giants have their bye, the Jets don’t play until Sunday and the Knicks and the Nets have a combined one win, so that left one thing for the guys to open up the Big Program talking about, Hot Stove Baseball. The GM meeting opened up in Chicago yesterday and rumors are startin’ to fly. The World Champion Yankees have a couple decisions to make regarding free-agents Johnny Damon and World Series MVP, Hideki Matsui and Craigie offers his suggestion on which direction they should go. The guys break it all down and Craig voices his concerns about the ‘Not So Amazin’ Mets off-season spending plans…Plus, Jerry Recco delivers an update, Lou in Staten Island loses track of the ‘days’, Craig uses the majesty of music to voice his need for Matt Holiday, then he keeps the music theme going and sings to Boomer about his kids growing up, a video that you just have to see to believe, Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran pays the guys a visit, Joba Chamberlain waits on hold for close to 12 minutes just to get the opportunity to be part of the Boomer and Carton Experience and of course Jerry Recco’s highly anticipated Moment of the Day…
Now, on yesterday’s program the guys covered, at length, the struggles of the New York football Giants. Heading into their bye week having dropped four in a row, including Sunday’s 21-20 loss to the Chargers, there was certainly reason for concern. Well, if you pick up today’s paper they would have you believe you should be more than concerned, because the general consensus is that Big Blue will not make the playoffs. Boomer and Craig think this an absolutely ridiculous notion and talked about just how ridiculous it actually is to open up the Big Program…Plus, Boomer’s fond memories of Craig’s stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge and an update from Jerry Recco, an old sex tape from J-Lo and we finally hear Kelli O’Hara’s powerful rendition of God Bless America, some Jets talk, Tino Martinez joins the fun, an in studio visit from a couple of LFLer’s (Lingerie Football League), the self-proclaimed Sports Illustrated King, a ringing endorsement for Big Blue and a Moment that doubles as a ‘stay in school’ campaign…
When the guys left the airwaves on Friday, New York was buzzing. The Yankees were getting ready to celebrate their 27th World Series title at City Hall and everything was peaches and cream. Saturday night Boomer and Craig did a little cross-over if you will (no pun intended), and traveled to New Jersey to call the Celtics-Nets game for the FAN. Then on Sunday the Giants washed away all of the good vibrations and put a damper on an otherwise glorious weekend, by losing to the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-20. Needless to say, this was the topic of discussion to open up this edition of the Boomer and Carton Morning Extravaganza…Plus, a memo to Suzyn Waldman, an update from Jerry Recco, Craig is a TV star with an interesting sign-off, the guys show their range and call an NBA game, Dave from Ringwood gets put through the ringer and yet another revealing Moment involving Al Dukes…
Marc Malusis said it best around 4:30 am today: “It’s a Yankee Monday. ” Boy, is he ever right. The Bronx Bombers and their four-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium has the overnight and morning show callers saying that the American League Eastern division title is a foregone conclusion for the boys in pinstripes.
Great to have the boys back this morning after their three-day weekend. Jerry Recco, Al Dukes AND C-Lo also decided to take last Friday off, so even though we love Adam “The Bull” doing the fill-in, the universe now feels back in alignment with almost everyone in their place (C-Lo is off this week on a golf course somewhere in Jersey). That “creature of
Props go out to the men who wear pinstripes and their fans today – the New York Yankees are in sole possession of first place in the American League East!
Three game sweep by the Yankees and another subpar performance by the Mets are part of the Monday morning 4:00 am newsroom chat here at WFAN. But Jerry Recco, C-Lo and Harris Allen were all debating whether 59 year-old Tom Watson choked or merely showed his age by missing the winning putt at the British Open yesterday.
What a great day for Yankee fans and yes, another day of gloom for Met supporters. The Yanks in FIRST PLACE, tied with the Red Sox following their loss last night, after a sweep of their series with the Twins. Mark Malusis’ overnight callers were pumped about yesterday’s afternoon win when I arrived around 4:30.
